Lead Teacher, Early Childhood (Head Start/UPK)

BronxWorks; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BronxWorks is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Early Learn program in Bronx, NY. This full-time position (Req 5235) offers a salary range of $55,000 to $68,000 annually and requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.

The role includes implementing curriculum, supervising the classroom, engaging with children and families, and coordinating with program staff to ensure resources and assessments are in place for high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is REQUIRED.
• Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is PREFERRED.
• New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible for certificate under study plan.
• One year of prior teaching experience in Head Start and/or UPK program.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile and copier equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality programming and implement curriculum that supports positive and age-appropriate learning experiences for children.
• Maintain constant supervision of classroom at all times and is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children.
• Interact and engage with the children, encourage their involvement in classroom experiences.
• Provide and maintain a safe, caring, and welcoming classroom that is neat and clean and attractive.
• Work with Program Director and Program Assistant to ensure that adequate classroom supplies, materials, resources and equipment are available.
• Conduct Brigance screening and High Scope Assessment of Childhood
• Observation and Recording (COR) data for the assigned age group/classroom to ensure the obtainment and maintenance of highest quality credentialing.
• Maintain daily child attendance and educational records/files of work and progress.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development training/workshops
• Understand and is mindful of agency’s policies and procedures regarding personal appearance, dress code, use of body language and tone of voice impact the environment, children and families
• Plan and complete weekly classroom planning documents, maintain observation logs and other documentations
• Conduct weekly planning meeting with Teacher Assistant and Teacher’s Aide to ensure that curriculum planning aligns with daily classroom experiences indoor/outdoor
• Plan and implement education field trips
• Ensure effective communication with parents through Parent Orientation, Parent-Teacher conferences, home visits and informal discussion of their child/ren’s progress
• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work

Skills

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Mobility and stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

New York State Teaching Certificate or eligible

Experience in Head Start or UPK

Job description

BronxWorks is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Early Learn program in Bronx, NY. This full-time position (Req 5235) offers a salary range of $55,000 to $68,000 annually and requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.

The role includes implementing curriculum, supervising the classroom, engaging with children and families, and coordinating with program staff to ensure resources and assessments are in place for high-quality education.